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1.3 Fire extinction
The boat has a fixed extinguishing system meant only for the engine
bilges as standard equipment.
Check that mounted fire extinguishers have their pins removed before
unberthing.
Nota : replacing the pins in mounted fire extinguishers is
recommended during prolonged work in the engine holds in order to
avoid any untimely activation.
Be sure :
- To equip the boat with extinguishers in pursuance of the regulations
of the country where your boat is registered.
- To have the extinguishers checked according to the instructions given.
- To refill or replace the extinguishers by similar equipment if the
extinguishers have been used or are out of date.
- To ensure the extinguishers are accessible when people are on
board.
- To fill-in the drawing opposite, indicating the locations for the
extinguishers.
Before each trip to sea, tell the crew :
. where the extinguishers are and how they work,
. where the release pull handles of the extinguishers in the engine
bilges are,
. where the emergency exits are.
z ESSENTIAL PRUDENCE RULES
Never :
- Obstruct access to the emergency exits.
- Obstruct safety controls (fuel valves, gas valves, power switches).
- Obstruct the access to the extinguishers placed in cupboards or
lockers.
- Leave the boat unattended when a stove or heater is in use.
- Use gas lamps in the boat.
- Alter any of the boat's systems (electricity, gas or fuel).
- Fill up a tank or change a gas cylinder when an engine is running or
a stove or heater is on.
- Smoke while handling fuels or gas.
Do not install free hanging curtains or other fabrics near to or above
cooking appliances or other naked flame devices.
Make sure that holds are clean at all times and regularly check that
there are no fumes or fuel and gas leaks.
Flammable products should not be stored in the engine bilge. Non-
flammable products stored in the engine bilges should be fastened to
prevent them from falling on the machine and obstructing access.
SAFETY
SAFETY
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WARNING
Use only CO2 extinguishers to fight electrical fires.
Evacuate the area immediately after discharging the
product to prevent asphyxia.
Ventilate before entrering.
WARNING
Should you replace components of the fire
extinction system, only proper components with the
same designation or with equivalent technical
capacities and fire resistance should be used.